The Georgia Art League - Yvette Venturo Granski

Yvette Venturo Granski

I have been creating art as far back as I can remember and have been painting professionally for about 17 years. There are so many aspects of art, but they all share a common unity, a universal language that speaks to all of us in different ways. I have found painting to be a wonderful way to express my feelings and emotions, to portray an opinion, or to send a message. When I am creating a painting I am my purest self, the real me.

I graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (Cum Laude) in Art and Art History in 1992. In addition, I also hold a Teaching License for Art (K-12) from the University of NC. I've traveled throughout Europe studying painting, sculpture, architecture and art history. I am fascinated by many styles of art but am drawn to impressionism. I love working with the beautiful colors of nature and the play on light and reflection. My work is original and created from photographs and memory.

My paintings are derived from subjects that have inspired me throughout life. I try to see and feel the true essence or intrinsic nature of subjects before I paint them. I want to bring out the underlying manifestation and virtuous qualities of my subjects. Everything has a source of energy that will speak to you if you really listen. And that is what I try to do when I paint something. Many different people, places and things capture my inner being and impel me to create something special from them. I do this through my artwork.

Selected Works
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Amalfi Coast Oil on Canvas - 30x40	Ballerina Oil on Canvas - 16x20	Contemplation Oil on Canvas - 24x30
Freedom Oil on Canvas - 16x20	Tableau Through the Trees Oil on Canvas - 30x40	Tranquillity Oil on Canvas - 11x14